Thursday, February 21, 2008

Spiceman’s F.M. 1410 in Dallas touts the benefits of something called “Effective Micro-organisms”

By Pegasus News wire

Vita Biosa and EMs (Effective Micro-organisms)

I met a Danish man by the name of Kurt Rasmussen who I affectionately call "my Danish Uncle". We hit it off from the very start. After our initial conversation over two years ago where we discussed many things from organic farming to women from Iceland, he lectured me for over an hour (15 years my senior) about the benefits of EMs and in particular, a formula (he sells) trade-named "Vita Biosa" TM.

Before I get too far into it, let me say that Kurt is an organic, "Micro Green" grower located in Vacaville, Calif., that I procure micro greens from. He's one of three sources I regularly procure micro-greens from, though I am focused primarily on local production of as many items as can be produced ( including micros). However, his product has an incredible vitality and shelf life and is more of an exotic "sprout mix" than a true "micro-green." Anyhow, I'll distinguish the subtle differences between them in more detail later or stop by my store, the F-M 1410. His product is just different and provides depth of selection within my menu of munchable machinations that I offer to you.

I urge you to research, via the internet, these EM products and learn of their benefits in this increasingly homogeneous, pasteurized world we've spawned to live in. I drink a couple jiggers of Vita Biosa each day (early morning and before bed) which I appropriately term (a la Lucille Ball) "Vita-Veg-a-Vikingmen". YAW HAAAW!!! Oh, and micro greens whomever they come from run $2 an ounce (Mixes, Arugula, Basil, Cilantro, Pepper Cress, Bull's Blood Beet Tops, all on hand with more to follow).

and now, back to business...

The Raising and Braising of Brassicas/Oleracea/Cruciferous Greens

There! Swallow that with a jigger of Vita-Vega-Vikingmen and immortally brazen you shall be. What I'm talking about are some of winter's best vegetables in the form of hardy greens (not limited to the cabbage family) which I have special blends that I can offer you. What are they? Shuh, huh... why I oughta~*&@!#&%... but here they be:

Lacinto Kale, aka Dinosaur Kale, Tuscan Black Cabbage or Tuscan Blue Kale long, dark, dark green and very savoyed (bumpy for lack of a better word) leaves that are so good when thrown into a pan or either seasoned, sizzling animal lipids or simmering stock.

Savoy Cabbage Not yet but next week maybe.

Mustard/Collard/Turnip Greens I have from Jose Rico's farm in Navarro County south of Dallas about an hour and change...he's been bring up Red Mustards, Tatsoi, Mizuna and Red Russian Kale (Mi-kale Gorbachowv?)

Chicory Greens for now it's Red Stem Dandelions and Escarole Hearts are my favorites to throw in the braising mix though radicchio, frisee, and endive are also good braising fellows.

Chards and Spinach preferably colorful chard like Ruby Red and/or Rainbow which sports Pink, Green and Golds with Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach being my favorite as it is sweet in peak cold season and minimally reduces in mass when braised.

drum roll please, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrump, kersplash! $6 per pound for most every one, by the bunch about $2.50 for separate components.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: Which of these grows on trees?

a) Fruits

b) Roots

HAHAHA! Trick question, they both grow on trees but which have nothing to do with trees and are in season (in our hemisphere) fall- winter-spring? No, boots was not one of the choices...here's a few hints @ $2.75 per pound:

Gold/Striped and Red Beets are what ~

Celery What? ~

Sunchokes? ~

Gold and Yellow Carrots ~ diamonds at $3.50 to $5 per pound, flavorful gems yes.

Alright, that's enough... you win a prize any way but you've got to come pick it up.

I still have more artichoke Tulips waiting for you. Plus Pecos, Texas Heirloom Tomatoes; Italian sweet, large-leaf Basil; Florida Field Yellow Tomatoes; Opal Basil; Chervil, Tarragon and Chives; Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme; Dill, Epazote.

Assorted Petite Mustards and Lettuces (Lollo Rosa, Red Oak, Red Romaine, Red Russian Kale, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Red Mustards, Pea Tendrils, Wild Water Cress and Arugula) from Jose Rico's Farm;

Organically Grown, Dwarf (precocious gene) Peruvian Lettuces (Lollo Rosso, Red Oak, Tango, Red Romaine, Green Romaine, Red Batavian);

Sea Beans! Come n' get 'em.

Himalayan Black Truffles retail at $10 per ounce, $80 for a minimum half pound, and ON HAND NOW!!!

Yellow Foot chanterelles, Hedge Hogs and Black Trumpets, I'm makin' deals, please call for prices lower than the so n' so's on whutchamacallit street! call before the bell!

Abalone Mushrooms, King Oysters, Shimejii/ Beech Mushrooms, Organic Petite Shitake, Organic Maitake/Hen O' Woods are IN.

Thank you from Spiceman!

Ample supply of Texas Extra Virgin, unfiltered Arbiquina Olive oil...better hurry as supply won't last for ever... $1.00/fluid ounce and BYOB with a cork.

Source: Spiceman's F.M. 1410

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Comments

Billusa99 Anonymous

And don't forget, kids: if you show up when Tom is there, you can vita-meet-a-veggie-man.

Thank you, Lucy. Thank you very much.

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kirk Anonymous

Does this comment mean you've moved up Cuba Libre Fridays to Thursdays, Billusa99? Maybe in honor of Fidel's "resignation."

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Billusa99 Anonymous

Yethir!

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